Sexual Life in Ancient Greece - With Thirty-Two Full-Page Plates

By Hans Licht

Book Overview

Han's Licht's "Sexual Life in Ancient Greece" provides a fascinating account of ancient Greek society with a focus on sexuality. Exploring many different aspects of daily life from marriage customs and clothing to festivals and beauty contests, it offers a fantastic overview of Greek society and ideals not to be missed by those with an interest in the subject. Contents include: "Greek Ideals of Life", "Marriage and the Life of Women", "The Greek Woman", "Marriage Customs", "Additions and Supplementary Information", "The Human Figure", "Clothing", "Nakedness", "Gymnastics", "Beauty Contests and Further Remarks on Nakedness", "Bathing", "Festivals", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on Greek mythology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1528706110
• ISBN13: 9781528706117
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: White Press
• Length: 610 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

An eye-opener!

This book will shake your foundation when it comes to your understanding of sexuality in Ancient Greece. It seems that what some civilizations consider unnatural, others consider wholly natural and beautiful. You may not like what you read, but if you cherish Ancient Greek culture, for whatever reasons, this book will give you insight into their sexual practices.